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Chapter 351: Why Teacher Yu is the opponent he least wants to face in the Masters Tournament...

After a relaxed battle, the Pokémon Dome was silent for a few seconds before erupting into a massive, tsunami-like roar of cheers and shouts.

"As expected of Teacher Yu! He swept three opponents in the first round, letting other regions see the strength of our Padia!"

"Why do I feel like... the Masters Tournament is just so-so, no different from how Teacher Yu usually teaches his students?"

"The other side seems to really be a fan. They immediately smiled with relief after losing and even shook hands with Teacher Yu. I'm so envious of being able to have physical contact with Teacher Yu!"

"??? Something's wrong with you!"

"So Teacher Yu was hiding his strength so well! Wait... does that mean we'll have to fight this thing in the championship round later?"

"I'm so scared! A Lucario that can't be stopped is terrifying! It's even scarier than a bunch of Tauros charging at me!"

The viewers in the stands were clearly impressed by Qingyu's skill.

"So, so strong!"

After the battle ended, the black-haired boy, who had been focused on the fight off the field, looked surprised and exclaimed in genuine admiration.

"So Pokémon battles are such a simple game where you can one-shot them all?"

While scratching his head, the black-haired boy slapped his thigh and shouted:
"It's decided! I'm going to become a trainer just like that someday! And lead my comrades to stand on the big stage!"

His performance brought a knowing smile to the faces of many of the older spectators around him.

Having witnessed the strength of powerful individuals, I decided to embark on the path of becoming a trainer, which is the most quintessential dream in the Pokémon world.

Some of them even quickly showed emotion, recalling the carefree days when they embarked on the journey with their initial companions.

"Young man, what's your name?"

A kind-looking middle-aged man sitting not far from him greeted him with a smile.

"Gold! My name is Gold, and I'm the strongest trainer in Wakaba Town in the future!"

The boy named Ajin smiled confidently, introduced himself in a generous manner, and even gave himself a thumbs up.

Although I don't know if I'll be able to do it in the future, I must never lose face in front of others!

"..."

The red-haired boy on the other side remained silent, but a look of disdain was clearly visible on his face.

This guy really knows how to talk big.

The title of "strongest trainer" cannot be achieved simply by talking.

but……

His gaze was fixed on Qingyu, who was standing in the center of the stage, waving to the audience and enjoying his moment of victory, with a serious look in his eyes.

That arrogant guy was right about one thing: this trainer named Qingyu is indeed very strong.

Seeing these top-tier trainers makes this Psychic Masters Tournament definitely worthwhile.

And if you want to become the strongest... you have to surpass not only that man, but also Qingyu!

Although it may be difficult in the short term, it at least gave him a clear direction to move forward.

The red-haired boy thought to himself.

……

"Tsk..."

On the other side of the stands, a blonde girl in the front row clicked her tongue in amazement.

I never expected Qingyu to be so secretive. That Riolu has already evolved without me even noticing, and it's become so powerful.

The so-called layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Players who can participate in the Masters Tournament are at least not too weak, and the fact that his opponent was defeated so easily by three opponents clearly shows that Qingyu's strength is far superior to his.

Of course, Gadria could see that Qingyu hadn't even used her best skills of command and prediction much, but had easily won by overwhelming the opponent with her Pokémon abilities.

In particular, Lucario's special attack moves seem to have a special trick for using Dark-type energy, making them especially destructive to Psychic Pokémon, and even difficult to defend against.

If you can't stop them, they are likely to be severely injured or even killed by a single punch. This is a case of overwhelming force with sheer power, which completely contradicts the stereotype of superpowered fighters toying with each other.

So at least in the group stage of this Masters tournament, when the opponents aren't that strong, this Lucario should be able to easily defeat most opponents.

If it were anyone else, Gadriya might think this person would be a dark horse in this Masters tournament.

But this person happens to be Qingyu...

How could I possibly say anything good about him!
"A mere Azure Feather... is not worth mentioning!"

After tossing her hair arrogantly, Cattleya quickly made a judgment.

Dealing with that Lucario is simple; just keep your distance at all times and don't give it a chance to get close and use its moves.

As long as you have a prediction of its fighting style, it is not difficult to deal with.

As for Zhu Lan, who was sitting next to her, she immediately looked knowing and smiled as she patted Zhu Lan's head.

"Did you feel the pressure after watching Qingyu's match?"

"No way!!"

Cattleya, whose thoughts were accurately hit by Zhulan's words, instantly became furious and seemed to lose her composure.

"When my match begins, I will prove that I am definitely stronger than him!"

"Just you wait and see, Zhu Lan!"

After saying that, Gadriya immediately got up and walked out of the entrance, seemingly wanting to go to the players' lounge ahead of time to start preparing.

Zhu Lan could only smile silently, and after watching her leave, she shook her head helplessly.

"Sometimes I think... Cattleya is quite cute in this state, so I can't help but want to tease her."

"However, I have complete faith in your abilities."

Shortly after Cattleya left, Qingyu quickly appeared.

"Where is Cattleya?"

He had actually noticed Zhu Lan and Jia Deliya on the battlefield, which is why he appeared immediately after the battle.

According to the schedule, I only have this one match today. I will have two matches each day for the next two days until all five matches are completed.

So he didn't need to go back to the dressing room to prepare anymore, and he went straight to the audience to find Zhu Lan.

"Um……"

After a moment's thought, Zhu Lan gave a somewhat "high EQ" answer.

"After watching your match, Gadriya has also become serious and is ready to show her best competitive form."

"Oh?"

Qingyu nodded with a strange expression, not thinking much of it.

After all, his decisive 3-0 victory was indeed impressive, and it's normal for Gadriya to feel pressured, as she has always considered him a rival.

After sitting down in Gadriya's original spot, Zhulan quickly clapped her hands with a smile and then said:
"Congratulations on your first win~ I didn't expect that the Riolu I entrusted to you back then has become so strong now. It seems that it was the right choice."

"It's all thanks to its own training; it has nothing to do with me."

Qingyu gave a somewhat humble reply, while inwardly thinking to herself:

If Zhu Lan truly believes she is being modest, then she is sorely mistaken!
It seems I really didn't do anything; the cheat was all thanks to Riolu's own hard work, which allowed it to speedrun through the entire training course at the Isle of Armor Gym...

However, as Lucario's trainer, it shouldn't be wrong for him to be a little proud.

With that thought in mind, Qingyu quickly and confidently raised her head.

I'm so proud of myself! (Hands on hips)
"And that move just now... I did hear you mention before that Lucario trained at the Isle of Armor gym for a while, but..."

"I never imagined they'd even mastered that senior's ultimate technique!"

Zhu Lan's tone was tinged with emotion.

Like A-Lv, although she is not very old, she knows about seniors like Master Ma and Professor Oak and has watched their battle videos.

The moves Lucario just displayed can almost certainly be identified as Master Ma's signature techniques, the Invisible Fist and Dark Strike.

The fact that Lucario was able to learn these two moves shows that his talent and strength have been recognized by this senior.

"Speaking of which, could it have also learned another move, the Water Flow Combo, as well?"

Recalling this moment, Zhu Lan suddenly asked a question.

As a trainer who also raised a Lucario, she was well aware of Lucario's strengths.

In Qingyu's words, the Fighting type itself represents the ultimate offensive capability, while the Steel type not only provides it with good defensive capabilities, but also brings just the right amount of coverage.

For attributes that Fighting can't handle, Comet Fist can perfectly fill the gaps, leaving no blind spots for attacking any single attribute.

If you add the Invisible Fist, along with the accompanying Dark Nether Strike and Water Flow Combo...

Lucario can be very effective against the vast majority of Pokémon, and its special attack methods that target weaknesses and ignore defense make its suppressive power even more astonishing.

In addition to its Mega Evolution form, its Adaptability ability further enhances its offensive capabilities, making it an absolute powerhouse in any team.

Although Qingyu didn't show it in this battle, Zhulan definitely knows that he still has the trump card of Mega Evolution hidden, and will probably use it to surprise her in a more intense battle later on.

In response to Zhu Lan's question, Qing Yu shook her head knowingly and did not give a clear answer.

"We'll find out then~" "After all, Lucario and Sylveon will likely make frequent appearances in the group stage, so we can try to keep our main tactics hidden for the knockout stage."

From the very beginning, Qingyu had planned to avoid using his two Psychic Pokémon as much as possible, and instead use Lucario and Sylveon to try and achieve a 1v3 victory.

After all, the rules of the competition were a bit harsh for him, which restricted him to locking in Mewtwo and Indeedee, leaving him with only one free slot to flexibly change.

"Yes, keep up the good work!"

Zhu Lan smiled and nodded.

Just as she was about to continue speaking, the appearance of a Pokémon caught her attention.

"Mwah~"

At Qingyu's feet, "Sylveon" suddenly appeared beside him and gently brushed against Qingyu's back with the ribbon extending from its neck.

"Sylveon...?"

Zhu Lan tilted her head, looking confused.

Is this how Sylveon makes its cry? It doesn't sound quite like what I remember.
Moreover, the sound seemed somewhat familiar...

I feel like something's not quite right, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

Qingyu immediately noticed the little guy, a helpless expression appearing on her face. She easily lifted it up, chuckling as she said:
"You're quite clever; you know you have to keep a facade even when you're out!"

"Mwah~"

After winking triumphantly, Sylveon quickly looked at Cynthia with curiosity, as if she were a complete stranger to her.

Its behavior made Zhu Lan feel even more uneasy.

Given the relationship between Sylveon and me, shouldn't it come over and cuddle with me after we meet?
Adding to Qingyu's nonsensical remark just now, a bold conjecture instantly appeared in her mind.

"Could it be... a dream?"

Zhu Lan looked surprised and subconsciously asked in a low voice.

Yes, based on all the previous behavior, there is only one possibility.

It was the dream she had seen before at the Sunny Gym!

"Yes, you guessed right~"

Qingyu nodded and then offered a brief explanation.

"For some reason, I promised it I would bring it out to see the human world."

"However, if Mew, the Mythical Pokémon, were to appear in the Masters Tournament, Lance and the others would probably be in a lot of trouble, so they had no choice but to make it disguise itself."

"Mwah~"

After Qingyu finished speaking, Meng Huan nodded seriously and then extended a hand to Zhu Lan.

Zhu Lan paused for a moment, then quickly smiled and extended her hand as well.

"Long time no see, Dream."

"Mwah~"

The polite greetings ended quickly, and "Sylveon" soon turned her attention to the battle on the battlefield below, sitting in Qingyu's lap and watching intently.

"I never expected that you and Dream have become this close, Qingyu..."

Zhu Lan couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

To form a bond with a legendary Pokémon is an extremely rare thing, and even looking back at history, very few people have managed to do so.

Besides Dream, the mysterious black Rayquaza in Padia is also like that.

Perhaps it was Qingyu's unique charm that attracted the attention of the mythical beasts?

Zhu Lan glanced at Qing Yu and couldn't help but think this.

"Speaking of which... the dreamy look might just be exactly what Cattleya's strike zone looks like?"

With its fluffy body, adorable and girlish pink color, it will also love to act cute towards humans it is close to.

Moreover, it's a superpower attribute that's extremely compatible with her.

It's exactly the kind of Pokémon that Gadria likes best.

It's a real pity. If she hadn't left in a huff, she might have had a chance to see the adorable Dream.

Zhu Lan shook her head inwardly, feeling sorry for Gadria's missed opportunity.

Why does it seem like every time Cattleya throws a tantrum, she misses out on something very important?
……

Before we knew it, two and a half days had passed in the Superpower Masters Tournament, and the group stage had completed four rounds, entering the final battle.

Of the trainers who left the deepest impression on the audience in the first four rounds of battles, it would probably be Qingyu.

The reason is quite simple—

In four matches, Qingyu consistently achieved an absurd 3-0 score each time, using only two Pokémon in total...

One of them was Lucario, which appeared at the very beginning. After smashing through the first round with its powerful, inexplicable punch that pierced through the defense, it then won another easy victory for Qingyu in another way.

Because the memorable moments in the first round were so impressive, the opponent clearly realized in the third round that they couldn't engage in close combat and had to keep their distance to slowly wear it down.

However, when the opponent actually implemented the tactic, they quickly realized something was wrong.

"Lucario, trick!"

Upon hearing Qingyu's command, the opponent's mentality collapsed on the spot.

Make up for it! Lucario is a dual-wielder!
If you can't get close enough to hit them, you can switch to Special Attack and even have the Trickster that all Special Attack users dream of, which can greatly enhance your combat power.

To make matters worse, Lucario's move pool in the Special Attack category is limited.

Besides the guaranteed hit Aura Sphere, it can also unleash a powerful Dark Pulse when facing Psychic-type Pokémon.

As the final trump card, the terrifying Iron Hoof Ray is equally chilling.

Is that right, brother?

If you play like this, who will want to play with you in the future?
In the end, the opponent, whose mentality had collapsed, was unsurprisingly swept aside.

As for the second and fourth rounds, perhaps to conserve energy, Qingyu did not choose to send out Lucario.

But that doesn't mean that the Sylveon that comes in as a substitute isn't scary.

If Lucario represents absolute violence, leaving opponents with no way to retaliate and only the bitter taste of defeat...

So, Sylveon, who somehow learned all sorts of skills and abilities, inflicts complete psychological trauma on its opponents.

Moves like "One More Time," "Phosphorus Fire," and "Roar" are so difficult for opponents to defend against that they are constantly tormented. Being easily defeated by a Shadow Ball after being repeatedly tortured becomes a relief.

Moreover, sometimes even against opponents who can't be helped by Shadow Ball, Sylveon can unleash its "trump card," using an outrageous move that can even alter the surrounding environment.

When the surrounding air suddenly turns light pink, it signifies that the opponent has thoroughly angered this "pink demon," and the moonlight will bestow upon them the most severe punishment.

After four rounds, many viewers looked puzzled:

"If you don't understand, just ask. Isn't this the Psychic Masters Tournament? How come Teacher Yu hasn't used a single Psychic Pokémon yet???"

"As expected of Teacher Yu, even the tournament rules couldn't stop him from slaughtering everyone!"

"I laughed in exasperation. Just thinking about running into those two monsters soon after I get back makes me not want to go back to Padia..."

"Let's have a rational discussion. Is it possible that Teacher Yu actually couldn't gather two Psychic Pokémon, which is why he used such an outrageous method to win the match?"

There are many different opinions, and Qingyu heard some of them while watching the game with Zhulan.

Qingyu simply smiled in response.

It just goes to show that the viewers' imaginations are really too limited.

After all, a low-skill game can be easily won with just one Pokémon, so sending out Mewtwo would be too much of a bully!
As for Esper... its fighting style is rather unique, so let's not mess with the mentality of these relatively average players before the elimination rounds.

And so, with Qingyu's absurd performance of winning every game and almost turning the Masters Tournament into his own exhibition match, the draw results for the fifth match were soon announced.

This time, Qingyu, who had meticulously avoided all the top players and achieved a four-game winning streak, finally encountered his first truly formidable opponent in his Masters Tournament journey.

Kazuki, a psychic expert from the Johto region, is very likely to become one of the Indigo League's Elite Four in the future!
When Qingyu saw the draw results, she was actually quite happy.

For him, playing in a "fishpond" (a term referring to a game where players dominate a weaker opponent) offers no real benefit other than one-sided domination.

Qingyu was very clear about his purpose for participating in the Superpower Masters Tournament from the very beginning.

Firstly, it's to test my current level and assess the progress of my Pokémon's strength in actual battles.

Secondly, there's also the idea of ​​letting Mewtwo play in high-level matches, providing it with ideas and also giving it some extra lessons.

Therefore, he did not choose to send Mewtwo into battle against relatively weaker opponents.

And now, this young man's strength is certainly impressive.

Although he may still be a bit lacking compared to other powerful veteran gym leaders and rising stars.

But anyone who can become a Champion in the future Indigo League will definitely be incredibly strong.

If you are too arrogant, you might end up making a mess of things.

It looks like we'll have to take the last round of group matches this afternoon a bit more seriously!
Before entering the knockout stage, it seems like a good idea to have a full-fledged battle to let Mewtwo and Indeedee warm up.

Qingyu couldn't help but think this.

(End of this chapter)